Today’s post is part of a fun blog hop to showcase the July release from Altenew. I am using the fun Festive Triangles stamps for my holiday-themed cards today, plus sharing a great tip for using a tool you may already have (or will want to have!) for lining up stamps.
First up, the video:
As I said in the video, I may not be the first to use the Center Alignment Guides for lining things up or masking, but it was new to me!
The third card showed how the Festive Triangles work with the Nesting Triangles die set. Such an easy and cute idea for a holiday card.
Next up, the giveaway!
- There are $300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by July 17th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew’s Blog Hop Post on July 19th, 2025.
- The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.
And finally, here are the participants sharing so much great inspiration today!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Linda Kleback says
I love the simplicity of these cards.
Tami Elliott says
What great new products and CathyZ you are a whiz at finding new ways to use new products or what you have in your stash! Bravo!
Michelle Cubbage says
Gotta love a simple card, especially one that Cathy designs. Such great use of the products from Altenew.
Golda says
Beautiful examples of ways to use Altenew’s new products and your use of non traditional Christmas colors is a joy. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Cynthia C v says
Great video! I got the alignment guides well before I broke down and got a stampwheel for the reasons you show, they’re really handy!
Sharon Gullikson says
These simple designs are so pretty. I love the colors you chose, too.
Deborah Hellman says
Beautiful cards and colors
Sarah Ham says
Thank you Cathy for teaching us more great techniques.
Mel H says
I love these cards. Those trees are amazing, and I’m definitely trying this alignment tip.
Stephanie Lathrop says
I just love those triangles!
Meghan Kennihan says
I LOVE the colors! So unique! Gorgeous trees!
Melissa Leftrick says
Love the colors you used and as always I love the designs you come up with! Great tip using the alignment guides
Cindy C. says
Love both clean and simple graphical designs!!
Kelly B says
I LOVE the colors you used!
Carrie Sheridan says
Lovely! Those trees are so cute!
Michele W says
Love these cards and the color palette you chose. They are so simple and peaceful. Thanks for sharing your cards and the great tip for using the alignment tool!
Patty A Eifert says
Love your cards! Love the colors you used for both! These clean and simple cards (my favorite style) are the bomb! (I’m sure I’m showing my age lol!) So simple yet so many ways you can use this stamp set. I especially love the peace card.
Jen K says
I love seeing the festive trees used – great cards!
Mich Jacobs says
I think I need this tree stamp set in my life. Love these cards and the colors are fantastic!
Elizabeth Kirkhuff-Garner says
I love the opportunity you give to us to see new ideas. Thank you so much!
Monica Marschinke says
Cathy, I love the first card you made with the tree’s. I am inspired to dig through my stash and make a similar card. The colors are so calming.
Barbara-Jean K says
I love those triangle dies! And that Peace card is elegant, too!
Lori Spitzer says
Dear CZ –
Love the unconventional color scheme you’ve used. I will be watching your video soon but am hosting guests this coming weekend and busy w/ prep for that. I love this set and put it in my basket already. Altenew has such great items!
I can’t wait to see what your revelation is.
Lori S in PA
DONNA K TUSCHOFF says
Gorgeous cards….those trees are amazing!!
Geri S says
Great cards and tip! Thanks! Just not fond of the Peace card, don’t know why – sorry.
Marisela Delgado says
I absolutely love the colors that you chose. 💜
Jasminn Bradford says
I love the colors. Adds the details with colors.
Joann Bedsaul says
Beautiful cards Cathy!! Love the colors!! Thanks for all the inspiration and tips!!
Sandy Suzuka says
It was fun to watch the video you made when you created these cards. Picking the right color combo and designing a “simple and clean” card is something you definitely do well. You make it look easy, but it definitely is not. I love all your cards.
Denise Bryant says
Beautiful cards with such pretty colors! Love the fabulous trees, and the awesome ‘Peace’ design!
Els says
Awesome cards, your colors are absolutely fabulous, they boop right op the cards !
Mary Brown says
You have truly inspired me with these designs! Beautiful cards as always and so fun to watch you create!
Mary-Anne V. says
Gorgeous cards. I especially love the non traditional colour choice.
Holly Mahoney says
Fabulous cards! I love the nontraditional soft colors too. I need the Festive Triangles set. It’s so versatile.
Karen B Walker says
Wonderful CAS cards! I love those triangle trees!
Jill K says
Lavender Fields!! Love your color combo!!
Lauryne Cunningham says
I’m loving these CAS designs! The color combo is gorgeous!
Monika Davis says
Pretty cards Cathy. Love the soft colors and those trees.
Stacey Kowbel says
Fantastic cards! I love your trees so much! And love how you overlapped the letters in peace – so pretty!
Jacqueline says
I too love your color combo! Beautiful clean cards 🙂
Jenn Bailey says
Regardless of how CAS or complex, your cards always are little works of art.!
Traci says
I love these cards, always love your stuff
Pam Boedeker says
That alignment guide is an underutilized tool. I love it for lining up sentiments.
Julie says
You are always so creative!
LeAnn Fane says
I’m in love with the soft colors you used! It’s always a challenge for me to not to use such bright colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
Nandini Karmarkar says
Gorgeous and elegant cards!!
Michele K. Henderson says
I love those sweet little trees! Pretty pastel forest.
Sheri Kempke says
Lovely card Cathy–love the CS look. Great colors and great tip! Speaking of tips–I’m constantly telling myself use your “tools not your jewels” as my nails are prone to breaking and splitting!
Shelley Spencer says
Wonderful cards. Thank you! Can’t wait to try them.
LAURA CASSELMAN says
Cathy, your clean and simple design is always perfection!
Rene Skadsem says
You are one of my most favorites. You crack me up. Thanks for you videos.
LaQuieta Gubson says
These are simply amazing I love it!
LaQuieta Gibson says
These are simply amazing I love it!
Imani Stackhouse says
Such pretty cards!
Marcy S. says
Cathy, I just love your work and funny personality. You always have great ideas and you make me laugh. Something everyone needs!
Deborah Hellman says
Beautiful cards and colors ♥️
Toni Ricketts says
I always like what you do and you have done wonderful designs
Dorothy Ayotte says
Stunning, charming, yet simple cards! I love the colors and the overlapping
Darcee Ruble says
I love the idea of the alignment! I’m always off centered lol
Isabel Z says
Thank you for the tip that will come in handy and for sharing your beautiful cards.
Lynne says
I love your cards. The colours are so soft and pretty.
SSchmidt says
I have always loved your CAS designs—and your design tutorials from way back when.
MaryAnn N says
Lovely cards Cathy. Great tips on the alignments guide. Your cards always wonderful, clean and simple and beautiful. Great colour choices l
ove the trees
Rema DeLeeuw says
Lovely cards!
Margarita Navarro-Rivera says
Fantastic cards! Love the color combination!
Dee Earnshaw says
love your cards – so sweet – thanks for your tip on how to center the trees – very clever:)
Jeanne Rice says
Love these cards. Love the colors and the design. Thanks for the hack.
Kristi F says
Beautiful cards! I love the colors.
Kristina Tetzlaff says
I’ve already ordered my festive tree dies and these card inspirations make me even more excited to play. It’s sometimes hard to find a clean, simple holiday card design and this set is perfect. And Cathy elevated this set even more with a whimsical color palette. Thanks for the inspiration, I’ll be stalking my mailbox daily. Can’t wait to play!
Lynn Chan says
Beautiful cards 🙂
Gayle I. says
Your cards are pure class! So beautiful!
Hadassah DeRamus says
Very beautiful cards and colors!
Shannon Bettis says
Beautiful cards! Love the simple designs. Great job!
Jeanne Beam says
Gorgeous cards! Love the clean and simple designs.
Devy says
I love the clean and simple of your trees!
Cynthia Swinton says
Your cards are so soft and calming. The Festive Triangles look so fun to create with ! I hope you don’t mind me “TRYING” to recreate your cards and the emphasis is on “Trying” Thanks for the inspiration.
Amy Cooley says
Beautiful holiday cards! The soft pastels are so pretty. These look like great designs for mass production.
Jenesis DeBose says
Beautiful cards and colors that you choose
Justyce Lee says
So much wonderful inspiration in these cards!
Amali Batiste says
I love the trees such a versatile collection
Carrianne Banul says
Beautiful cards! I love the non traditional colors!
Jane says
Absolutely gorgeous cards, Cathy! Thank you for sharing!
Just a note that I think the silver pearl embellishments are missing from the supply list 🙂